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| Set in tranquil subtropical surroundings, 30 min south of Durban, the Selborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate supplies guests with a unique 5 star retreat. Thrill your senses during your day of Tiger Shark diving on Aliwal Shoals stunning reef and collapse into the arms of this magnificent resort in the evenings. The large stately manor house and beautiful pruned gardens hug the coastal forest through which a golden beach fringes the Indian Ocean. Only a short drive from the launch site for the dive boats, this resort allows guests to really immerse them selves in luxury and get away. Rooms are nestled in the indigenous forests of the estate offering a serene cocoon of comfort. Spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms extend from balconies with deck chairs through large bay doors. All rooms are supplied with air-conditioning, satellite TV and coffee and tea making facilities. A short wander leads to the Beach Club where a cool dip in the pool can be enjoyed whilst sampling the resorts wide range of cocktails. The well renowned Selborne Restaurant offers an amazing ambiance. Take pleasure in dinner on the terrace with views over the lawns. The restaurants al a carte menu has a whole host of culinary delights to sample. Fresh fish, interesting game dishes, locally grown produce and spices are matched with South Africas fine wines to form the perfect meal. Snacks are served in the Coffee Bar or at the Beach Club for those wishing for a lighter option. Divers' aches and pains can be soothed at Selborne’s tranquil health spa. Treatments range from massage therapies to facials and body wraps. Ideal for full relaxation and revitalization, a perfect treat! Alternatively play a round on golf on one of Southern Africa’s most spectacular golf courses. The combination of the resor'ts breathtaking grounds, luxurious rooms, superb staff and excellent food mixed with the adventure and excitement of diving on Aliwal Shoal, will mean you’ll never want to leave! One of the most popular diving sites in South Africa, is the Aliwal Shoal which lies just off the coast of Umkomaas, a small coastal town 45 km south of Durban. It is one of the most popluar places to dive with sharks. Aliwal Shoal is on the inner edge of the warm Mozambique current, often providing excellent visibility for diving with Sharks. The most popular shark in this area is the Ragged Tooth Shark, who looks scary but is quite gentle by nature. The Raggie season generally lasts around 6 to 8 months from June to November. It is usually possible to see Tiger Sharks all year but April and May are the prime months for sightings. Many other sharks are at home here. Aliwal Shoal can be dived throughout the year. For added excitement, or those diving with sharks, there are two shipwrecks nearby 'Nebo' and 'Produce' to be explored. |
TRAVEL INSURANCE: You must have comprehensive travel insurance.
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